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Powervolleys Düren before the League Cup: Heading for the volleyball showdown!
On October 9th, 2025, SWD Powervolleys Düren will start at the League Cup in Hildesheim. Coach Acht is looking for initial insights against VfB Friedrichshafen.
Powervolleys Düren before the League Cup: Heading for the volleyball showdown!
The tension is rising: The SWD powervolleys Düren are about to play their first competitive games of the new season. On Friday, October 10th, the team will take on VfB Friedrichshafen in the League Cup in Hildesheim. Starts at 1:30 p.m. The tension is noticeable because the tournament offers a first opportunity to measure yourself against the competition. Coach Christophe Acht is aware of the importance of this encounter and emphasizes that the League Cup will provide an important first impression of how the team performs against strong competition. During their preparation, the powervolleys worked intensively with teams from France, Belgium and the Netherlands in order to be well prepared.
The test match phase has now been completed and Acht describes the preparation as successful, even if the team is not yet at its limit. However, the biggest uncertainty is over the starting lineup, with the exception of the libero and wing attack. Troy Gooch will step in as the nominal libero on defense. Zac Hutcheson is returning from injury in the wing attack position, but his playing time is currently limited. On the other hand, Robin Baghdady and Ryan Poole gained important experience in the friendly matches, while Nico Wegner is unfortunately still out due to a torn ligament.
First hurdle in the League Cup
A win in the League Cup on Friday could lay the foundation for a successful season. If they win, Acht plans to focus on the finale; In the event of a defeat, he would want to use the rest of the tournament to prepare the team for the rest of the season. The League Cup games will be broadcast live on Dyn, giving fans the opportunity to support their team directly.
To further underline the importance of this tournament, the League Cup is not just for fun. It is the start of the new season of the men's Volleyball Bundesliga 2025/26 and creates a special atmosphere for players and spectators. The Helios GRIZZLYS Giesen are on site as hosts, and the Sparkasse Arena in Hildesheim will be the venue for high-class volleyball action. Last season, over 4,000 spectators were able to witness the exciting games. The reigning title holders, the BERLIN RECYCLING Volleys, have dominated the League Cup in recent years and will do everything in their power to continue their title streak.
The challenges ahead
In the Bundesliga, the next big duel for Düren will be on February 1, 2025, when they host VfB Friedrichshafen in the Arena Kreis Düren. Acht believes his team needs a win to stay in the playoff race, as a loss could drastically reduce their chances of finishing in the top five. VfB Friedrichshafen is currently in third place in the table and has strengthened itself with new players such as the returnee Tim Peter and the Dutch setter Wessel Keemink. The powervolleys not only depend on their main attacker Michal Superlak, but also have to play as a team at a consistently high level in order to inspire the spectators and celebrate success.
The coming days will be crucial as the Düren volleyball players take the first steps into a new and challenging season. With a well-prepared team and the right strategy, the powervolleys are ready to offer the audience thrilling volleyball.